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Household Bleach
Also known as: Liquid bleach, Chlorine bleach, Oxygen bleach, Disinfectant bleach
Kerbside collection: check your council
Kerbside rules differ across New Zealand — bins, crates and accepted materials all vary — so your council's own guide is the only reliable answer for where this goes at home.
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Large quantities can be taken to a refuse transfer station.
Impact: Improper disposal of bleach can contaminate waterways and harm aquatic life. It can also pollute soil and groundwater.
Did you know? Never mix bleach with ammonia, as this creates toxic chloramine gas.
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Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.